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The basketball bribery scandal continues to unfold with significant legal developments. Former Hellenic Basketball Federation (EOK) President Vangelis Liolios completed his testimony, vehemently denying all charges against him and asserting that a plot for his 'personal annihilation' is underway. His testimony comes after his resignation on October 25. Further arrests and restrictions have been made in the 'Basketgate' investigation. Former international referee Ilias Koromilas has been detained, while international referee Vaso Tsaroucha and former referee Anastasios Piloidis have been placed under house arrest. These actions follow an ongoing inquiry into alleged match-fixing, bribery, and violations of sports legislation. Amidst these developments, Angelos Papanikolaou has been appointed the new President of the EOK, and elections for the federation are scheduled for December. In other news, Athens faced significant disruptions as a person fell on the train tracks at Attiki station, leading to the suspension of Metro Line 1 services. Additionally, basements on Vasilissis Sophias street experienced flooding due to ongoing Metro Line 4 construction, prompting secret checks. The 'Choriatiko' bakery tax evasion case revealed new details about 'strawmen,' offshore accounts, and money laundering, with the 'Pizza Fan' company also implicated in connected investigations. The country is also under a severe weather alert for dangerous thunderstorms and hail, while gas and electricity prices are surging.

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The 'Basketgate' scandal saw former Hellenic Basketball Federation President Vangelis Liolios deny all charges, claiming a 'personal annihilation plot' during his testimony. In new developments, former international referee Ilias Koromilas was detained, while international referee Vaso Tsaroucha and former referee Anastasios Piloidis were placed under house arrest. Angelos Papanikolaou has been appointed as the new EOK President, and elections are set for December.

News247: Vangelis Liolios: 'They Want My Extermination' - Response on Involved Witnesses

Vangelis Liolios claims that 'they want his extermination' and addresses questions regarding involved witnesses.

Το Βήμα: Liolios' Defense: Denies Charges, Questions Key Witnesses

Former EOK head Vangelis Liolios claims a personal annihilation plot, denies charges, and disputes the credibility of key witnesses in his extensive testimony.

Το Βήμα: Basketgate: EOK Elections in December, Papanikolaou Meets Vroutsis

Amidst the 'Basketgate' scandal, the Hellenic Basketball Federation (EOK) will hold elections in December, following a meeting between Papanikolaou and Vroutsis.

Το Βήμα: Koromilas Detained, Tsarouchas and Piloidis Under House Arrest in Basketgate

In developments related to the 'Basketgate' scandal, Koromilas has been detained, while Tsarouchas and Piloidis are under house arrest.

Kathimerini: Basketball Scandal: What Vaggelis Liolios Claimed in His Statement

This story details the statements made by Vaggelis Liolios during his testimony regarding a scandal in basketball.

Investigations into the 'Xoriatiko' bakery tax evasion case have revealed extensive money laundering operations involving 'strawmen' and offshore accounts. The probe also links 'Pizza Fan' to these illicit activities through connected companies, highlighting how illegal funds are cleaned through legitimate businesses.

Ναυτεμπορική: Money Laundering: How Illegal Funds Are Cleaned Through Legitimate Businesses

Naftemporiki reveals the mechanisms used to launder illicitly obtained funds through legal business operations.

in.gr: Bakery Scandal: 'Strawmen,' Offshore Accounts, and Money Laundering – The…

Charges against those arrested in the 'Xoriatiko' bakery tax evasion case include forming, leading, and joining a criminal organization, involving offshore accounts and money laundering.

Ναυτεμπορική: New Developments in "Choriatiko," "Pizza Fan" Thriller: Connected Companies…

This article details the latest events in the food service sector involving "Choriatiko" and "Pizza Fan" companies, including investigations and arrests.

News247: 'Choriatiko' Bakery Allegedly Disappeared Millions with 1 Euro Companies

The 'Choriatiko' bakery is reportedly involved in the disappearance of millions through companies valued at 1 euro.

Athens experienced significant disruptions due to a person falling from a pedestrian bridge at ISAP Attikis station, halting Metro Line 1 services. Separately, basements on Vasilissis Sophias street were flooded as a result of construction work for Metro Line 4, prompting discreet inspections.

News247: Person Falls From Pedestrian Bridge at ISAP Attikis Station

An incident occurred where a person fell from a pedestrian bridge at the ISAP Attikis station, leading to the closure of several stations.

in.gr: Alarm on Metro Line 1: Person Falls on Tracks at Attiki Station, Disrupting…

A person fell on the train tracks at Attiki station on Metro Line 1, leading to the suspension of services.

Το Βήμα: Metro Line 4 Floods Basements on Vas. Sophias; Secret Checks

New panic arises as basements on Vasilissis Sophias street flood due to Metro Line 4 construction, with checks conducted under extreme secrecy.

A severe weather alert has been issued for dangerous thunderstorms and hail, with specific areas designated as high-risk.

News247: Storm Alert for Dangerous Thunderstorms and Hail - Areas in the 'Red'

A severe weather alert has been issued for dangerous thunderstorms and hail, with specific areas being highlighted as high risk.

Natural gas and electricity prices are experiencing record surges, with expectations of significant increases in consumer bills, primarily attributed to developments in the Middle East.

Το Βήμα: Gas and Electricity Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions

Natural gas and electricity prices are experiencing record surges, with expectations that bills will rise significantly due to Middle East developments.

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